Family of missing Eccles man Damian Hibbert make new appeal for help to find him

The family of a man from Eccles who has been missing for nearly three weeks have made a fresh appeal for information. Father of three Damian Hibbert, 37, was last seen at a party at a friend's house in Eccles in the early hours of Monday September 17.

The family of a man from Eccles who has been missing for nearly three weeks have made a fresh appeal for information.

Father of three Damian Hibbert, 37, was last seen at a party at a friend's house in Eccles in the early hours of Monday September 17.

He texted his mum to say he wouldn't be coming that night and he hasn't been seen since.

Neither his family nor police has heard from him and his bank accounts have not been accessed.

Police believe he may have visited West Yorkshire or Lancashire in that time.

Damian has never gone missing before and his parents say not getting in touch is totally out-of-character.

In a statement, dad Frank and mum Elizabeth, known as Betty said: "We just want Damian back, plain and simple.

"It's not like to him to lose contact with us like this and we just need to know that he is OK.

"We are getting more anxious with each passing day and are appealing for anyone who might know where he is to call police.

"Damian, if you are reading this, please pick up the phone and just let us know you are OK."

He has three children Dillon, aged ten, Cherisse, aged seven and two-year-old boy, Jaden.

He is white, 5ft 8 tall with a stocky build, brown shaven hair and when last seen was wearing a grey and black waterproof jacket, blue jeans with pockets on the front and legs with red or yellow trimming, white trainers and a grey hooded top.

He has a tattoo saying Dylan on his neck and one saying Sarah and Cherisse on his right arm.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Riddick, based at Salford police station, said: "It's now nearly three weeks since Damian disappeared and his mum and dad are quite understandably distraught.

"He has never been missing before so, when something like this happens out of the blue, it leaves the family deeply upset.

"They now just want to hear that he is OK.

"I would say to Damian, please, if you are reading this then please get in touch.

"You can see that your mum and dad are very worried and have effectively put their lives on hold until they hear from you.

"I would also appeal to anyone who knows of Damian's whereabouts to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call Greater Manchester Police on 101.

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